Finance Officer

Responsibilities:

Implement financial procedures according to Financial Handbook and other LebRelief policies at office level;
Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations;
Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet LebRelief standards before payment;
Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures;
Follow up on bank reconciliations and bank accounts.
Prepare monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to the country office;
Ensure filing of all financial documents according to LebRelief standards;
Supervise, train and develop financial staff;
Support project staff in financial matters
Ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place and that LebRelief’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to; as well as that the requirements from donors, auditors and authorities are fulfilled, especially in relation to purchasing, authentication and payment procedures;
Prepare payments: in accordance with LebRelief financial procedures and contract policies;
Assist in the month-end accounting closing process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation;
Ensure proper and adequate filing system for financial documents;
Work with the field team to achieve the objectives of the project;

Requirements:

Degree in Finance or accounting.

Good experience in accounting systems;

Experience with NGOs accounting processes is preferrrable;

Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential;

Very Good English Language level;

Good computer application skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and network communication;